Prof Charles acquitted of 21 false claim charges over UMS research funds
The Kota Kinabalu Sessions Court today acquitted and discharged Prof Dr Charles Santhanaraju Vairappan of 21 charges of making false claims involving Sabah marine life research funds. Judge Jason Juga ruled the prosecution failed to establish a prima facie case after calling 26 witnesses, so the accused did not have to enter his defence. His bail money was returned and his passport handed back.